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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.22, 16,552.83 and 2,827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.22, 16,552.83 and 2,827.22 is: 4,240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.22 : 16,552.83 = 2,827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.22/16,552.83 = 2,827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.22x = 16,552.83 × 2,827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.22x = 46,798,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,798,409.27/11,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.82

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